Detailed comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 5 and beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ |
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| Product Type | Headset - wired - USB, 3.5 mm jack | Headset - wired - 6.35 mm jack | |
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| Height | 19.685 cm | - | |
| Width | 21.59 cm | - | |
| Depth | 4.724 cm | - | |
| Weight | 363.1 g | - | |
| Colour | White | Black | - | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | 7.1 Channel Virtual Surround Sound | - | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 22000 Hz | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | <3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 80 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | - |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Hypercardioid | |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | - | |
| Sensitivity | -48 dB | - | |
| Impedance | 2200 Ohm | 200 Ohm | |
| Microphone Features | Mute function, retractable microphone | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ |
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| Controls | Volume, mode control, microphone on/mute | - |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ |
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| Cable Type | Headset cable - detachable Headset adapter - detachable - L shaped Remote control cable - detachable |
Headset cable | |
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| Cable Length | 3 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ |
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| Additional Functions | Adjustable RGB lighting | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ |
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| Connector Type | Audio output (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB |
Headset (phone stereo 6.3 mm) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 5 | beyerdynamic DT 290-XJ |
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| Included Accessories | USB ChatMix Dial | Neutrik NC3MX XLR 3-pin microphone adapter, NPC3C 3-pole A-gauge jack headphone adapter | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year | - |